Achaemenian Dynasty
553 BCE
The Rise of Cyrus the Great 553 BCE
Cyrus succeeds to the throne of his father (King of Anshan) and stages a three-year campaign against his grandfather, Astyages. Cyrus is victorious and unites the twin kingdoms of Parsa and Anshan. This begins the Achaemenid Empire.
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Cyrus is seen as an early advocate of human rights, freeing slaves and allowing lots of religions
